Fun spot to grab coffee with a friend or date!! The decor is so cute, love the gold and green and…read moretile theme they got going on. They really went all out!! There's a fair amount of seating considering the size of the place. Wasn't able to get a spot today unfortunately, but we did go at a busy time on a Sunday morning. I got the honey and lavender specialty latte with soy milk. I get mixed feelings about lavender - sometimes it tastes pretty soapy to me. I thought this was delicious! I'd definitely order again and recommend it. Overall, definitely recommend this spot especially if you're able to get a couch or table to enjoy the space!

I went here with a friend the other day and we ended up spending a good deal of the afternoon just…read morerelaxing and catching up. Even though we were seated at a regular table, the place had a comfortable vibe and it was easy to settle into. The counter women were efficient, nice, and filled our orders promptly. They did give my friend the wrong size coffee at first, but corrected it quickly and without any problem. One thing I didn't love: my cappuccino was served in a Styrofoam cup while we were staying there. If you're drinking in, it really should come on a ceramic cup and saucer. Save the Styrofoam for takeout! The best part was that we stayed for a couple of hours and no one hovered over us, or made us feel like we had to leave. As for the coffee itself, it was just okay. Not bad, but not memorable either. That's a shame too, because the space is so comfy. Still, there are plenty of other coffee spots on the North Side - and this just gives me a reason to explore others in the neighborhood.

Great coffee shop and seems to be a neighborhood hot spot for WFH!…read more Tons of seating - small tables, a larger community table, and bar seating around the edges of the place. The barista staff was fine - I personally love perky and friendly staff at a coffee shop lol and that wasn't the case here - but they were knowledgeable and helpful. The vanilla oat milk latte was great, chocolate croissant was great (apparently they source their bakery items from publican quality breads!), and my boyfriend especially loved his pour over. He's a pour over aficionado and he was particularly pumped that there were 3 options for pour over!

First off, I just wanna say that I think the coffee is amazing at Intelligentsia. Every time I go,…read moreit's consistently delicious, no matter what I get. With that being said, I simply cannot work here. I can't get any work done. If you're a grad student like me, you need to make sure your laptop is fully charged before you come, because they have like zero outlets, and it is always crowded (which means they're doing something right!). 6.5/10 for me.

I love this cafe so much I visited it twice in one week!…read more It feels like you're in Europe while you sit outside in their sidewalk dining area. First visit we got some mid afternoon coffee and enjoyed people watching. I got a decafe latte and it tasted exactly like a regular coffee (I got worried I was drinking an actual coffee). Second visit we got the Mortadella Sandwich and it was the best thing i've ever had. The bread on the sandwich was light and everything was very fresh. Service was quick and polite. I really love the atmosphere here and cant wait to come back!

I love this kozy place:) Not noisy. We sat at the bar table closest to the window on snowy weekend…read moremorning. The Illy brand lattes was a great start:) We ordered Ham and Cheese Crepe and Breaded Prosciutto. What a perfect combination to spark conversations! Our host was lovely and we even ordered another set of lattes to go!

Food & bev: 10/10 plenty of options including cbd infusions…read more Service: 10/10 quick and easy! Ambiance: 10/10 loved the floral ceilings and photo booth touch.

Went back and it was still just as good. The service is nice, the purple haze drink is so so good…read more A little sweet but just what I needed. Unfortunately they were out of the strawberry French toast :/ but the chicken and waffles were just as good

Such great lattes here! My favorite is the bananas foster latte. Good breakfast options ranging…read morefrom pastries to full entrees like breakfast burritos. The vibe is causal. There is nice pop music in the background but at a very low level. Lots of people come here to work on their laptops.

Classic and reliable spot in Boystown. They have good seating for bringing work and/or meeting with…read morefriends. Haven't tried their food but I always enjoy their coffee!

If you want crepes, you gotta add this spot to your Chicago bucket list. The crepes are so…read moredelicious and fluffy. Each bite was perfect and the decor inside is so cute. This is a great spot for a girls brunch

Delicious! Slightly sweet, fresh, perfect texture. The cashier recommended the Wild Berry…read morecheesecake crepe as it was more traditional European style, did not disappoint. Service was so fast, ready in minutes. Beautiful presentation, cute cafe ambience with lots of natural lighting. Would return

Really delicious breakfast spot! Authentic classic Venezuelan arepas (taste tested by my Venezuelan…read morefriend!) and fresh takes too. I got the Santa Monica and really enjoyed it, very tasty and filling! This is a small place where you walk up to the counter and order of the menu posted on the wall. They've got tea/coffee/refrigerated drinks too. Not too much space to sit but there are a few tables inside and the arepas and drinks came out steaming hot and pretty quick! I went with a group of 6 and they all came out within 10 minutes of each other. Really really enjoyed this place, reasonable prices, I will definitely be coming back!

Got an ice chai, it was very yummy!…read more Staff was very nice and answered all my questions about the menu. Very esthetic menu with chalk art all over. Some rrally fun flavor options. Will definitely be back again!

I saw a line out the door, so I knew I had to check it out. I grabbed a hazelnut latte, and it was…read moregreat! The staff are super friendly and impressively quick, even when it's busy. I would not wait in line but it is a solid coffee.

But the barrels... they're so tempting!…read more Running right across the middle of the shop, there are barrels full of different kinds of coffee beans. It is so tempting to open them and start smelling, only the signs very nicely ask you not to. Wanting a break from dime-store coffee and tea (Folgers - no hate, it has a place), I decided to get something a little less "meh". Added bonus is that I am able to support a family business, as opposed to the Walton family and their associated shareholders. The staff at The Coffee & Tea Exchange was wonderful! They helped me select three different coffees to take home, speaking to the roasts and what makes them unique. I'd also like to award some bonus points for just the right grind of coffee for my reusable Keurig pods. My amazement does not stop at coffee, either - this also applies to teas. I went home with a few varieties of some of the more flavorful loose-leaf teas I've had! The kicker? The prices were very reasonable! True, it is not as cheap as a large can of Red or Blue coffee from the grocer's, but at the same time, not as expensive as something a corporation (maybe with a two-tailed siren??) has convinced you comes from a magical place called Seattle. Final verdict: My freshman year roommate had 4 open tubes of toothpaste because "variety is the spice of life." I have one tube of toothpaste, but coming up on a dozen different coffees and teas in my cabinet. Once I start running low, The Coffee & Tea Exchange is the first place I'll go to restock.